Rule of law protects democracy, pope says
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Rule of law protects democracy, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): If upholding a nation’s laws is dependent on the politics of those in…

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Hopes that Israel-Hamas truce may be extended for five more days
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Hopes that Israel-Hamas truce may be extended for five more days

JERUSALEM (OSV News): A spokesperson for the Israeli government said that it would be open…

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Update: Though health good and stable, Pope Francis asked not to travel to Dubai for COP28; he did lead Sunday Angelus from residence
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Update: Though health good and stable, Pope Francis asked not to travel to Dubai for COP28; he did lead Sunday Angelus from residence

(SE): On the evening of November 28 [Rome time], a statement released by the Director…

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Pope heads to COP28 to press for action
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Pope heads to COP28 to press for action

VATICAN (CNS): When Pope Francis visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from December 1…

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‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says
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‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says

VATICAN (CNS): The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a…

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